What does the Bible say about rewards for obedience?

Psalm 19:7-10 in the New Living Bible sets out the attributes of the Lord’s commands. In verse 11 it says, “They are a warning to those who hear them; there is great reward for those who obey them.”

What does the Bible say about reward in heaven?

In the King James Version of the Bible the text reads: Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for. great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted. your reward in heaven.

What is Christ’s reward?

Because of Christ’s sacrificial life and death, he is worthy to be exalted far above all principalities and powers (Phil. 2:5-11). Christ’s reward is his holy Bride, the Church, which will include people from every people group and language.

What does Hebrews 11 say?

Hebrews 11 1. Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2. This is what the ancients were commended for.

What Scripture says do not store up treasures on earth?

In the King James Version of the Bible the text reads: 19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth. and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor.

What are the rewards of discipleship?

Jesus promises generous rewards for all who live as his disciples. First, they will never have to fear condemnation (Romans 8:1). Second, the Holy Spirit will always help them (Romans 8:27; John 14:18). Third, they receive strength to have victory over hardships and struggles in this world (Romans 8:37).

What are the reward of a faithful servant?

THE REWARDS OF THE FAITHFUL SERVANT Answers to prayer. Have a personal connection with God. Holy spirit will be is companion. Receive victory over sin.

How many levels of heaven are there in the Bible?

seven levels
In religious or mythological cosmology, the seven heavens refer to seven levels or divisions of the Heavens (Heaven).

What are the values of Santa Claus?

Santa Claus embodies Christian values such as kindness, generosity, forgiveness—every child soon realizes that even if they have not been perfect all year, Santa comes through. Santa brings gifts to children both deserving and undeserving. While Santa is not a Christ figure—that must be clear—the Santa myth is not the

Does believing in Santa Claus mean bowing to materialism?

That letting them believe that good behavior earns gifts makes them greedy or legalistic. That belief in Santa means bowing to materialism and all things plastic. But what if Christians embraced the Father Christmas myth while rejecting the materialism attached to it?

Does teaching children about Santa Claus conflict with teaching them about Jesus?

Santa comes from the Latin sanctus, meaning holy or saint. Santa’s name likely evolved from a real person, Nicholas, a Christian man whose extreme generosity helped strangers.) I’d like to propose that teaching children about Santa Claus does not conflict with teaching them about Jesus.

What does the Bible say about Santa Claus?

What does the Bible say that can help us discern what to tell our children about Santa Claus? The Bible has nothing to say about Santa Claus, since that figure now proclaimed in December is a fictional character (but loosely based upon the real life character Saint Nicholas, a third century bishop).